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NWU takes on pandemic on many fronts
The disruptive Covid-19 pandemic has not sidetracked the North-West University’s (NWU’s) researchers and academics from using their expertise to the benefit of society. NWU staff and students have been involved in various pandemic-related projects. These range from involvement in communities to finding workable solutions in the fight against…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-alumni-en-vriende-hou-w%25C3%25AAreldklaskonsert
NWU-alumni en vriende hou wêreldklaskonsert
Potchefstroom – Alumni van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het die afgelope naweek vir die heel eerste keer ’n virtuele konsert aangebied met musikante van verskeie genres, maar wat almal vanuit die NWU-stal kom. “Hierdie konsert is maar net nog een van die kreatiewe wyses waarop die NWU gedurende die Covid-19-uitbreking kontak met sy alumni…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni-and-friends-give-world-class-concert
NWU alumni and friends give world-class concert
Potchefstroom – Alumni from the North-West University (NWU) presented a virtual concert for the very first time over the past weekend, involving musicians from various genres, but all from the NWU stable. “This concert is just one more creative way in which the NWU retains contact with its alumni and stakeholders during the Covid-19 outbreak…http://news.nwu.ac.za/major-data-and-connectivity-boost-nwu-students
Major data and connectivity boost for NWU students
In line with a previous commitment by the North-West University to support its students with data and devices during the Covid-19 pandemic, the institution says it is making steady progress. According to the institution, it has so far spent R19 662 689,59 on purchasing 3 534 laptops, and an additional R2 303 433 on monthly data packages for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/profs-johnna-and-est%25C3%25A9-long-will-they-be-remembered
Profs Johnna and Esté: Long will they be remembered
It is with great sadness and immeasurable gratitude that the North-West University says farewell to two exceptional individuals who passed away on 23 June. Profs Johnna Kruger and Esté Vorster played an indelible role in shaping the fabric that binds our institution. He was a shaper of destinies, guiding students to the path of prosperity.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/true-state-our-nation
"The true state of our nation"
“Heavenly vengeance pursues a crime slowly, but nevertheless catches up with it in the end. In matters of debt the penalty is not halting; it pursues the culprit at a gallop.” (Anon) According to Prof Raymond Parsons, economist at the Business School of the North-West University (NWU), the Supplementary Budget presented by the Minister of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/long-road-ahead-possible-if-crucial-decisions-are-made
A long road ahead, but possible if crucial decisions are made
The Business School of the North-West University (NWU) has embarked on a brand-new online initiative in which current affairs in the South African sphere will be discussed via Zoom by a panel of experts during Covid-19, returning to round-table discussions when allowed. Journalists from various media will be invited to join the online panel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-plays-host-feodor-lynen-research-fellow
Faculty plays host to Feodor Lynen research fellow
Through its purpose to excel in innovating teaching and learning, and by conducting cutting-edge research, the North-West University (NWU) is a prime academic destination for international scholars. Most recently, the NWU’s Faculty of Humanities proudly announced that Prof Erhabor Idemudia, a research professor in Clinical Psychology, will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-defusing-anxiety-webinar-staff
NWU hosts Defusing Anxiety webinar for staff
With South Africa having been on lockdown due to Covid-19 for more than 90 days, the North-West University NWU) is calling on all its staff members to attend this online mental health workshop. The “Defusing Anxiety - Dealing with Covid-19” webinar will help staff cope with the loss of everyday social connections that have left many…http://news.nwu.ac.za/impact-covid-19-elite-sports-people
Impact of Covid-19 on elite sports people
It is safe to say that everyone’s life has been influenced in some way or another by the stringent Covid-19 lockdown regulations. This includes the professional people who on a daily basis entertain us in the sports stadia – our sports people. Over the past 10 weeks, Prof Pieter Kruger, director of the North-West University’s Institute of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jong-alumni-afdeling-kondig-nuwe-leierskapstruktuur-aan
Jong Alumni-afdeling kondig nuwe leierskapstruktuur aan
As sterk en toegewyde leierskap ’n vereiste vir ’n geslaagde alumni-afdeling is, dan is die Vaal Alumni-afdeling van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) goed op dreef. Die afdeling het onlangs sy leierskapstruktuur vir die 2020/2021-termyn aangekondig, en dit is duidelik dat die verkose span van tien alumni gretig is om hulle impak te laat geld.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-alumni-chapter-announces-new-leadership-structure
Young Alumni chapter announces new leadership structure
If strong and dedicated leadership is a requirement for a successful alumni chapter, then the Vaal Alumni Chapter of the North-West University (NWU) is off to a great start. The chapter recently announced its leadership structure for the 2020/2021 term and it is clear that the elected team of ten alumni is eager to make their impact felt.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/insights-debt-relief-measures-low-income-earners
Insights into debt relief measures for low-income earners
Debt relief is important in the current credit-driven South African society where consumers live off credit for their day-to-day needs. North-West University (NWU) LLD candidate and temporary lecturer Phemelo Magau examined debt relief measures for low-income earners during his LLM degree research. In his dissertation titled “A Statutory…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-lead-digitisation-ngo-space
NWU students lead digitisation in the NGO space
Technology plays a very important role in every organisation and should be accessible to all, allowing them to operate more effectively. Taking heed of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) mission of implementing an ethic of care and community engagement through innovation, a group of students recently helped the Obakeng Disability Centre, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/making-difference-one-chess-piece-time
Making a difference one chess piece at a time
Daniel Asiwe, a North-West University (NWU) final-year industrial psychology and labour relations student, recently hosted a successful online chess tournament for a great cause. The chess tournament aimed to create awareness about women and children who do not have the means to purchase sanitary products, and attracted players from all over…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trade-maps-out-plans-future
TRADE maps out plans for the future
The Trade and Development (TRADE) research entity in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) met online to plan the entity’s strategy for the next five years. Prof Danie Meyer, director of TRADE, says the planning session on 26 June was held to update TRADE’s five-year strategic plan. “The vision of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-virtual-golf-day
NWU hosts virtual golf day
Dust off those golf clubs that have been sitting in the garage for the past four months – the North-West University (NWU) is hosting a virtual golf day. The NWU Virtual Golf Day will be held on 18 July and will be open to all staff, students and members of the public. To participate, register yourself on Wufoo (https://nwuevent.wufoo.com/…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ilze-volg-haar-sportdroom-voluit
Ilze volg haar sportdroom voluit
Ilze du Plessis glo dat jou ingesteldheid bepaal of jou lewenspad met dorings of met roosblare besaai sal word. En kyk jy na die rits prestasies wat dié 18-jarige eerstejaarstudent aan die Vanderbijlparkkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) al op die sportveld verwerf het, word dit duidelik dat sy op sukses gefokus is. “Teleurstellings…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gives-back-during-mandela-day
NWU gives back during Mandela Day
True to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) commitment to an ethic of care and giving back to its communities, staff members across its campuses reached out to those in need on Mandela Day. Staff members from the Mahikeng Campus visited children’s homes and homes for the elderly in the Madibogo Pan village, donating food parcels. The team…http://news.nwu.ac.za/consumer-driven-innovation-keeps-nwu-student-his-toes